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Maths Unit: Data & Statistics

Maths Unit: Data & Statistics
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Description

This Year 6 unit helps students develop their understanding of the different types of statistical variables they are likely to encounter during statistical investigations in Year 6. It also equips students with several important statistical tools, including calculating the range, mean, median and mode for data sets.

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  • Fast Finishers
  • Relief Teachers
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Lesson Structure
  • Individual Activity
  • Rotations / Group Work
  • Class Activity
Curriculum Codes

AC9M6ST01 9

Interpret and compare data sets for ordinal and nominal categorical, discrete and continuous numerical variables using comparative displays or visualisations and digital tools; compare distributions in terms of mode, range and shape

ACMSP147 8.4

Interpret and compare a range of data displays, including side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables

VCMSP235

Construct, interpret and compare a range of data displays, including side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables

VCMSP237

Pose and refine questions to collect categorical or numerical data by observation or survey

MA3-1WM old

Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions

MA3-3WM old

Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another

MA3-18SP old

Uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables

MA3-DATA-01 new

Constructs graphs using many-to-one scales

MA3-DATA-02 new

Interprets data displays, including timelines and line graphs

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